Registered Nurse/ RN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Temple, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Home Health manages patients’ care plans from admission through discharge and ensures quality patient care. The role combines direct and indirect patient care, directs staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering each patient’s plan of care, identifies interdisciplinary needs, and coordinates allied health clinicians. The position is based at the Temple Office and covers Belton, Salado, and Harker Heights. It is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the posted estimated annual compensation is $83,000–$102,000.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state where the agency operates.
• Have at least one year of experience as an RN.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nursing needs of assigned patients and manage their overall care plans.
• Complete an initial patient assessment upon admission, including obtaining appropriate patient history.
• Select appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Review medications for potentially ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, allergies, and contraindications.
• Establish realistic, measurable, observable goals consistent with each patient’s diagnosis.
• Inform the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions.
• Implement nursing interventions consistent with the patient’s diagnosis, established goals, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Re-evaluate patients’ nursing and other clinical needs as required.
• Document and submit assessments, progress notes, discharge notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
• Direct staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering patient care plans; identify interdisciplinary needs and coordinate allied health clinicians.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offers, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed